This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Friday 18 May 1945 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat |
| Owner/operator: | US Navy |
| Registration: | 77498 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | off Okinawa -
 Japan
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
Lost off Okinawa.
Sources:
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.html
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Nov-2010 11:55 | ASN archive | Added |
| 25-Aug-2011 02:40 | Uli Elch | Updated [Operator, Location, Country, ] |
| 10-Feb-2020 10:18 | Iwosh | Updated [Operator, Operator, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation